Almirah Radio Hour

This week, Nina and Sheela discuss playing the activist long game, organizing the Indian community, our favorite Southeast Asian despot, and happy stuff.

Thanks to Kohinoorgasm for letting us showcase her track “Azaadi is Freedom is Fate” this episode. Go check out her stunning album, “Titalee,” at kohinoorgasm.bandcamp.com/releases.

Our opening track is “Laung Gawacha” by Nucleya, and our cover art is by the incredible Mili Sethia. Find more of Mili’s work at facebook.com/esqueer.

Follow Nina at @onlynina. Follow Sheela at @queenofblah.

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This week, Nina and Sheela discuss feminist comics and reproductive rights. We also interview Neel Agrawal, an LA-based percussionist and librarian about radical librarianship and musical activism. Listen to Neel’s music at neelagrawal.com, and learn more about his African drumming law project at africandrumminglaws.org.

Thanks to Sheila Govindarajan for letting us showcase her track “Ima Ima” this episode. Go check out her stunning album, “Lady of the Lake,” at govilovemusic.com. Our opening track is “Laung Gawacha” by Nucleya. Original music in this episode by Michael Dwan Singh.

Our new cover art is by the incredible Mili Sethia. Find more of Mili’s work at facebook.com/esqueer.

Follow us at @almirahradio.
Follow Nina at @onlynina.
Follow Sheela at @queenofblah.

You can download past episodes via Stitcher or iTunes. (Seriously, leave us a review!)

This week, Nina and Sheela discuss pension, education, radical empathy, self-care, anger, and risks of POC visibility.

Links:

• Self Care series (The Hairpin)
• The Uses of Anger: Women Responding to Racism (Audre Lorde, 1981)

Thanks to Doctors & Engineers for letting us showcase their track “Karle Pyar Karle (Love Imperative)” this episode. Go check out their debut EP at doctorsandengineers.bandcamp.com. Our opening track is “Laung Gawacha” by Nucleya. Original music in this episode by Michael Dwan Singh.

You can download past episodes via Stitcher or iTunes. (Seriously, leave us a review!) Find the show on Twitter at @almirahradio.

Sheela interviews Tanzila Ahmed (@TazzyStar) about her history in politics, organizing, Sri Lanka, and self expression. You should definitely tune into her wonderful podcast, #GoodMuslimBadMuslim. 

So… here we are. What next? Nina and Sheela discuss some options for taking action after the election. (But remember… always google first.)

Special thanks to Michael Dwan Singh of The Shadow Notes, who composed the music for this episode.

This week, Nina and Sheela discuss fragile masculinity, recent strikes at Harvard, election nonsense, and substance abuse in Punjab. 

Check out our recent interview with The Aerogram – it was a lot of fun: goo.gl/Wl2m9V

Tomorrow is Election Day! Go to http://rockthevote.com or Google to find your polling location. Here’s a link to ACLU’s guide to what to do if you’re faced with voter intimidation at the polls: www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/w…voter-intimidation

Thanks to Young Cardamom & HAB for letting us showcase their super danceable track, “Kanda (Chap Chap).” Give the rest of their tunes a listen.

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This week, Nina and Sheela discuss voting, local politics, regional cinema, and representation in film.

Want to learn more about Hindie Rock Fest 2016? Come join Sheela and Nina in Cambridge, MA from October 14 to 15! Tickets and details here.

Thanks to Anik Khan for letting us showcase his new single, “Cleopatra.” Give the rest of his tunes a listen at http://soundcloud.com/anikkhanmusic.

Other links coming soon!

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This week, Nina and Sheela discuss problematic insurance, lady politicians versus the patriarchy, and graduate school advice. 

Want to learn more about Hindie Rock Fest 2016? Come join Sheela and Nina in Cambridge, MA this October 14 to 15! (Nina is performing!) Tickets and details here. 

Thanks to Ashni Dave for letting us showcase her amazing track “Honey.” Give her other tunes a listen.

Other links:

• Phoebe and Roxane Gay Toast to the Good Life (Sooo Many White Guys)
• Rumors and Creeps (Call Your Girlfriend)

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This week, Nina and Sheela discuss women’s bodies as an intersection of culture and violence, bras as a public health and socioeconomic issue, and recommendations to wrap up your summer.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses violence against women. We recommend skipping the first twelve minutes if you need to!

Major gratitude to Boston-based Mini Dresses for letting us showcase their amazing track “Just Go.” Give their other rad tunes a little love at minidresses.bandcamp.com.

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